Admission

You’ve never applied to BC3 as a degree-seeking student or have only taken BC3 courses in high school.

Start your college journey with us! The $25 application fee is waived for students in high school programs. 

What to do:

• Apply to BC3
• Explore programs that interest you

Note: High school students who want to take courses before graduation, learn more about our High School Programs. 

You applied to or attended BC3 more than one academic year ago.

Welcome back! You'll need to update your application and pay the $25 fee to return as an active student. 

What to do:

• Update your application
• Submit the $25 fee to reactivate your account

Note: an academic year includes fall, spring, and summer.

If you've applied or attended BC3 within the last academic year, you're still in the system! No need to re-apply. Just login to myBC3 to register, update your info, and connect with an advisor. 

You’re enrolled at another college and want to take a few classes at BC3.

Whether it's for winter or summer session or a specific course, you're welcome here!

What to do:

• Apply as a guest student
• Take classes that transfer back to your home institution. 

Note: Only an unofficial transcript is needed for courses with prerequisites. Email to gueststudent@bc3.edu.

You’ve earned college credit in high school, at another college or university, or have military or life experience.

We’re excited to help you maximize your credits or experience and transfer to BC3!

What to do:

• Apply as a transfer-in student
• Get help with credit evaluation and planning

You’re coming to BC3 from outside the United States.

We’ll guide you through the application process and support your transition.

What to do:

• Explore international admissions
• Learn about visa requirements, deadlines, and support. 

If you're a first-time student, you’ll need to send a final, official high school transcript or GED®/HiSET® test scores (if applicable) to BC3.

If you’re a high school senior:
Wait until after graduation to send your official transcript.

Note: Emailed or faxed transcripts from you or your high school are not official and will not be added to your student record. However, they can be used for placement testing exemptions.

How to send official transcripts:

• Through a secure third-party service (sent school-to-school)
• Or by postal mail in a sealed envelope from your high school to:

Butler County Community College
Attn: Admissions Office
P.O. Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003

If you’ve attended another college or earned credits through military, AP, or CLEP exams, you must send a final, official transcript or test score to BC3 for evaluation.

Send your transcripts or scores:

• Electronically via a secure, institution-to-institution service
• Or by postal mail in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution to:

Butler County Community College
Attn: Registration Office
P.O. Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003

If you're taking classes at BC3 to transfer credits back to another college or university, you may be asked to submit an unofficial transcript—but only if the class you want to take has a prerequisite.

Email your unofficial transcript to:

gueststudent@bc3.edu